In its commitment to diversity the ATDF continues to administer the Gregory Hines Youth ScholarshipFund for serious tap students ages 4 – 19. Scholarships are awarded to students based on both financial need and artistic merit. The goal of the program is not only to offer training and performance opportunities to ‘under-served’ youth, but also to encourage pre-professional level students to continue with their studies with on stage performing experience. The program brings together students from different socio-economic and racial backgrounds.

The American
Tap Dance Foundation established the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship
Fund for serious tap students who wish to study in one of the following
ATDF Programs:

ATDF Year-Round Youth
Classes (ages 3 – 19)

ATDF
Weekend Intensives & Workshops (ages 13 – 19)

Tap City Youth Ensemble/Tap City Junior Ensemble (ages 10 – 19)

Tap City – The New York City Tap Festival (ages 6 – 19 Youth or
Pre-Professional Program)

Gregory Hines Youth Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need and merit.
The majority of the awards are partial scholarships covering between 25% to 50%
of the tuition. A small number of full scholarships are also awarded. The scholarship
covers tuition only and does not cover the $40.00 registration fee or other
expenses related to taking the classes.

We must receive all the information in one packet. Please do not send information in separately. Information sent in
separately will not be considered.

Notification:

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email after the
deadline date. Please be sure to print your email address clearly on the
application. For partial scholarship recipients, the tuition balance is due
immediately to hold your spot in your class choices.